Essential Questions for English 12: Literature of Justice

2. Essential Questions for English 12: Literature of Justice • How does an author convey the truth within the context of his or her fiction? How do you think each of the authors we are reading might define truth? Do you agree or disagree with their visions of truth? • What role does truth play in the lives of the characters? Does it change over time? • In your own life, what role has truth played? Has it changed over time? If so, how? • What is the relationship between truth, justice, and leadership? • How does the author or playwright portray issues of justice in the text and through the characters? How do you relate to these issues of justice? How have you come to understand justice?

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4. 9/13/10 English 12: Literature of Justice Unit #1: Hyde 101 LP #5 Today’s Title: “Blind following or thoughtful, personal reassessment?” Homework Reminder: HYDE CENTRAL College Essay: Bring a final draft of your most recent college essay. This will be for class and for the Essay Review Day. • FCA #1: Fully revised draft, typed • FCA #2: Have previous copies with peer review comments Split Class – Half w/ Mrs. Cavalli & College Office Reminder: No Tech Tuesday! Please stand for your…. Declaration of Preparation & Conscience: 1! 2! 3!  “I’m here and I’m ready”

5. English 12: Literature of Justice 9/13/10Unit #1: Hyde 101 LP #5“Blind following or thoughtful, personal reassessment?” Homework Addendum (looking ahead): Why @ Hyde Assignment : • FCA #1: Revised (typed) draft from peer edits on Friday’s class. • FCA #2: Include reference and / or example from Neusner’s “Social Contract between Student and Teacher”

6. English 12: Literature of Justice 9/13/10Unit #1: Hyde 101 LP #5“Blind following or thoughtful, personal reassessment?” Today’s Objectives: • The Student Will (TSW) quickly review all parts Rigor Synergy Conscience • TSW provide clear application for their peers. • TSW apply definitions of RSC to summer reading and personal experience. • TSW evaluate college essay format, including hook, connection, the sell, and wrap-up.

7. English 12: Literature of Justice 9/13/10Unit #1: Hyde 101 LP #5“Blind following or thoughtful, personal reassessment?” Opening Cold Call: Clarify how RSC applies to a Hyde education. Quick Quiz (Missed Sat?): List the five parts of Rigor. (Here?): List the core aspects of Synergy & Conscience

8. English 12: Literature of Justice 9/13/10Unit #1: Hyde 101 LP #5“Blind following or thoughtful, personal reassessment?” Rigor Review: Part I • Structure • Self Discipline Part II • Delayed Gratification • Never Quit, Never Lie • Curiosity: I am responsible for my own learning

9. English 12: Literature of Justice 9/13/10Unit #1: Hyde 101 LP #5“Blind following or thoughtful, personal reassessment?” Synergy Review: Reaching for our higher selves or Reaching a higher best in ourselves • Brother’s Keeper • We help others achieve their best. • Concern • I need a challenging and supportive community in which to develop my character.

10. English 12: Literature of Justice 9/13/10Unit #1: Hyde 101 LP #5“Blind following or thoughtful, personal reassessment?” Conscience Review: Conscience-centered Learning Intellectual Character • Pursing the truth wherever it may lead Moral Character • Doing the right thing whatever it is or regardless of the consequences

11. English 12: Literature of Justice 9/13/10Unit #1: Hyde 101 LP #5“Blind following or thoughtful, personal reassessment?” • Rigor Part I : Structure & Self Discipline Part II: • Delayed Gratification • Never quit, Never lie • Curiosity: I am responsible for my own learning • Based on the essential questions: Who Am I? Where Am I going? How am I going to get there? • Synergy “Reaching a Higher Best in Ourselves / Reaching for Our Higher Selves” • Brother’s Keeper: We help others achieve their best. • Concern: I need a challenging and supportive community in which to develop my character. • Conscience Conscience-Centered Learning (Intellectual & Moral Character) • Moral Character: doing the right thing whatever it is • Intellectual Character: pursuing the truth where ever it may lead

12. English 12: Literature of Justice 9/13/10Unit #1: Hyde 101 LP #5“Blind following or thoughtful, personal reassessment?” College Essays What makes a great college essay? • Hook • Let’s hear some examples…. • Personal Connection • How did you provide a specific detail about you? • The Sell • Why should they accept YOU over the next person? • What makes you unique? • & the Wrap-up • How do you leave them wanting more, begging you to come to their school? Peer Review – discuss what you have so far with a new partner

13. English 12: Literature of Justice 9/13/10Unit #1: Hyde 101 LP #5“Blind following or thoughtful, personal reassessment?” Rethinking the Summer Reading Questions • Rigor: Why does Dr. King believe in the rigorous development of character? • Synergy: How does the movement require shared leadership? • Conscience: How is Dr. King’s conscience inextricably linked to serving others?

14. English 12: Literature of Justice 9/13/10Unit #1: Hyde 101 LP #5“Blind following or thoughtful, personal reassessment?” AICR 101 Attentive  Insightful Critical Responsible ?? CHALLENGE THE “REASONABLE PERSON” ATTITUDE CHALLENGE THE “DON’T SHINE TOO BRIGHTLY” ATTITUDE

15. English 12: Literature of Justice 9/13/10Unit #1: Hyde 101 LP #5“Blind following or thoughtful, personal reassessment?” Homework Reminder College Essay: Bring a final draft of your most recent college essay. This will be for class and for the Essay Review Day. • FCA #1: Fully revised draft, typed • FCA #2: Have previous copies with peer review comments Long Range Planning… Today’s Objectives: The Student Will (TSW) quickly review all parts Rigor Synergy Conscience TSW provide clear application for their peers. TSW apply definitions of RSC to summer reading and personal experience. TSW evaluate college essay format, including hook, connection, the sell, and wrap-up.